Comment from Imaginos
And here I thought the Red Hat club was for ladies only!
A wonderfully humorous picture. I love it! Great job. Really made me smile. Delightful!

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016

thanks a lot for your nice comments

Comment from dalebraatz
very interesting looking duck. Nope never seen one like that that, he was trying to blend in, very good details and colors, Very pleasing to look at. Thank you for sharing. dale

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016

many thanks dale

Comment from GaliaG
love the duck in the foreground, he looks so out of place and lost, really funny

excellent focus, light handling, colors and tones

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016

toda raba

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A brilliant picture of the Mallard Drake with his "Cardinal's Hat" sitting on top of his glowing green head. The sea of Red Tulips in the background are beautiful but his "Eminence Cardinal Drake Mallard" adds that extra something. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016

merci beaucoup pour les six*

Comment from memephotos
I do get the humour with the red petal on the ducks head,
But what I find eye appealing is the Tulip & the DOF you have just a great find ,focus ,light,DOF,both subjects ,story all good .Focus I don't need to say anything 100%
But I have to be honest Yeap ducks cute & funny BUT please just let me look at the beautiful view of the Tulips .Thanks so much

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016

thanks a lot meme

reply by memephotos on 30-Apr-2016

your welcome

Comment from Tiffany L.
What a beautiful field of tulips! So dramatic with the red and strip of yellow separating it in the background. I LOVE THE MALLARD! What a funny character. The petal hat looks so handsome on him. A moment in time and then it flew away. Very enjoyable. I wish that the tire print in the left bottom corner was not there but it does not totally ruin the photo. Good job.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016

many thanks tiffany

Comment from Joelgraphuchin
Xoxoxo...the red really looks like part of the mallard's head. Beautiful flowers, cute generation of mallard. Focus is good.

Well done and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016

thanks so much

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Perfect timing!
Impressive find.
A virtual 6 for superb composition.
A nice front act.
Diminishing perspective. Vanishing viewpoint.
Thanks for sharing...
No need to worry about the 5.5* anymore!


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 Comment Written 29-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016

thanks a lot dick

Comment from a.samathasena
What a wonderful nice lovely shot.Beautiful artistic nature scene.Red Tulip flowers and details,green plants,lovely duck and eating flowers occasion,light and color balance are gorgeous great and make a nice scene.I like this talent work.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

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 Comment Written 29-Apr-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2016

many thanks sam